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Cheapest round-trip
$315
Typical prices: $353-$537
Southwest
Sat 10/27Sat 11/3
SDF - MCI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$158
Typical prices: $172-$359
American Airlines
Sun 11/18
SDF - MCI • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between Louisville and Kansas City. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Cheapest • Avg $356 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 02m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Louisville to Kansas City (SDF-MCI)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Louisville to Kansas City

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3
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3:55 pm - 10:25 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-MCI Kansas City
7h 30m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
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4:45 pm - 10:50 pmMCI  Kansas City-SDF Louisville Intl
5h 05m1 stop Denver Intl
$315Southwest
Tue, Oct 20 - Mon, Oct 26
Delta Logo
3:26 pm - 7:03 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-MCI Kansas City
4h 37m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:31 pm - 10:37 pmMCI  Kansas City-SDF Louisville Intl
4h 06m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$315Delta
Sat, Oct 17 - Wed, Oct 21
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5:15 am - 9:07 amSDF  Louisville Intl-MCI Kansas City
4h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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11:22 am - 7:11 pmMCI  Kansas City-SDF Louisville Intl
6h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$315United Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28
Delta Logo
3:26 pm - 7:03 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-MCI Kansas City
4h 37m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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12:33 pm - 5:59 pmMCI  Kansas City-SDF Louisville Intl
4h 26m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$315Delta
Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 9
Southwest Logo
5:40 am - 11:35 amSDF  Louisville Intl-MCI Kansas City
6h 55m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Chicago Midway
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4:30 pm - 10:15 pmMCI  Kansas City-SDF Louisville Intl
4h 45m1 stop Nashville Intl
$320Southwest
Tue, Nov 10 - Fri, Nov 27
American Airlines Logo
6:16 pm - 12:24 amSDF  Louisville Intl-MCI Kansas City
7h 08m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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9:20 am - 5:13 pmMCI  Kansas City-SDF Louisville Intl
6h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$327American Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 27
United Airlines Logo
10:27 am - 2:36 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-MCI Kansas City
5h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:00 am - 1:35 pmMCI  Kansas City-SDF Louisville Intl
6h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$327United Airlines
Fri, Dec 18 - Mon, Dec 21
American Airlines Logo
11:48 am - 6:04 pmSDF  Louisville Intl-MCI Kansas City
7h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:06 am - 11:04 amMCI  Kansas City-SDF Louisville Intl
4h 58m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$392American Airlines
Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:28 pm - 9:35 amSDF  Louisville Intl-MCI Kansas City
19h 07m1 stop Orlando Sanford Intl
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4:49 pm - 4:32 pmMCI  Kansas City-SDF Louisville Intl
46h 43m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Raleigh-Durham
$402Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Thu, Oct 29
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10:55 am - 10:06 amSDF  Louisville Intl-MCI Kansas City
48h 11m2 stops Raleigh-Durham Fort Lauderdale
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8:56 am - 3:32 pmMCI  Kansas City-SDF Louisville Intl
29h 36m1 stop Tampa St. Petersburg
$425Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Louisville to Kansas City flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Louisville to Kansas City?

Round-trip flights from Louisville to Kansas City typically range from $353 to $537. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $315, on Southwest.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Louisville to Kansas City?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Louisville to Kansas City. It’s 11% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 41% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Louisville to Kansas City?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Louisville to Kansas City at $243 round-trip.
•June ($894) and November ($571) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 267% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Key details for Louisville to Kansas City flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$158
Beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 2% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Louisville to Kansas City

When to book flights from Louisville to Kansas City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Louisville to Kansas City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Louisville to Kansas City flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Louisville to Kansas City?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Louisville to Kansas City:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Louisville to Kansas City?

    A nonstop flight from Louisville to Kansas City takes 00m, covering 490 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Louisville to Kansas City?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Louisville to Kansas City flight?

    Round-trip flights from Louisville to Kansas City range from $353 to $537, with an average of $452 over the past 12 months. Anything below $353 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Louisville to Kansas City changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $315 to $1,141. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Louisville to Kansas City looking right now?

    One-way fares from Louisville to Kansas City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $207, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Kansas City Airport (MCI)?

    Kansas City Airport (MCI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Avis
    • Alamo
    • Sixt

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Louisville to Kansas City?

    Flights from Louisville to Kansas City usually depart from Louisville Intl (SDF) and arrive at Kansas City (MCI).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Louisville to Kansas City pass through?

    One-stop flights from Louisville to Kansas City most commonly connect through:

    • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 34% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 28% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 23% of one-stop connections
    • Nashville Intl (BNA) - 11% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Louisville to Kansas City?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Louisville to Kansas City. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $406 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $638, a difference of $232.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Louisville to Kansas City?

    Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 02m, compared with 4h 17m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 4h 28m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

  • What is the time difference between Louisville and Kansas City?

    Kansas City is 1 hour behind Louisville (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Kansas City?

    Some of the most popular sights in Kansas City are Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City Convention Center and Worlds of Fun. These are among the most viewed places in Kansas City on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Louisville to Kansas City flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Thursday flights average $406, about $232 less than Wednesday fares (36% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Louisville to Kansas City trip for September. Fares historically average $243 round-trip in that month - typically $651 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Kansas City Airport.

    • Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport
    • Holiday Inn Kansas City Airport by IHG
    • Best Western Plus Kansas City Airport-KCI East

More options for your flight from Louisville to Kansas City

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